Jet Airways has been seeking a higher valuation for the business, which is part owned by the Indian airline’s partner Etihad Airways
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Blue Coat to increase regional focus
Blue Coat, the US$75 million internet security appliance vendor, has announced the availability of new high-end proxy appliances and expansion plans for the Middle East market.
Blue Coat delivers ProxySG appliances
Blue Coat Systems is looking to counter the vulnerabilities that unmonitored user access to instant messaging and the internet can create within enterprises.
Dubai Metro expansion: RTA plans new 30km, multi-billion dollar Blue Line
The upcoming Dubai Metro Blue Line will serve to bridge the existing Red and Green lines, covering a total distance of 30 kilometres
Blue Coat Systems strengthens security platform
As it continues its transition from a web caching vendor to internet security provider, Blue Coat Systems is expanding its relationships with Websense and Finjan Software.
Investors back away from Jet Airways deal
Etihad Airways decided against reinvesting in the troubled carrier because of ‘unresolved issues concerning the airline’s liabilities’
Blue Coat to showcase new Packeteer WAN technologies
Blue Coat is keen to underline its commitment to the Middle East enterprise IT sector at this year’s GITEX Technology Week.
Air India to lease five Jet Airways aircraft
SpiceJet has recruited 500 Jet Airways employees, including 100 pilots
Etihad Airways signs shirt sponsorship deal with Saudi’s Al Nassr FC
Etihad Airways inks agreement to be the official shirt and main sponsor and partner of the Riyadh-based Saudi Stars League team, Al Nassr FC
Panasonic demonstrates Blue Ray
Located in Hall 3, the main attraction on the Panasonic and Al Futtaim Panatech stand at this week’s show is its Blue Ray technology products.
Management restructure on Blue City development
The management team overseeing the delivery of the US $15 billion Blue City mega-project in Oman has been restructured just months before construction is due to start.
Jet Airways proposes debt-to-equity swap
Jet Airways said it will convene an EGM on February 21 to seek shareholders’ approval
Jet Airways fails to pay interest to Etihad-linked EA partners
Entity set up to finance affiliates of Etihad Airways says Jet Airways India has become the third carrier to fall behind on interest payments
Kuwait Airways announces Summer 2024 schedule
Kuwait Airways has announced additional flights and enhanced services to its service for Summer 2024
Jazeera Airways purchases 6 Airbus planes
Kuwait low-cost airline Jazeera Airways expects start of delivery of Airbus plane orderbook in 2026
Qatar Airways launches flights to Trabzon in Turkey
Qatar Airways now flies to seven destinations in Turkey after adding Trabzon to network
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways launches ‘mega’ discounts on flights
Jazeera Airways flights are being offered as cheap as $82
QatarEnergy, QAFCO to build the world’s largest blue ammonia facility
QAFCO will operate the new plant, which will produce up to 1.2 million tonnes per annum; Ammonia-7 Project expected to commence operation in the first quarter of 2026.
Jet Airways suspends flights to Abu Dhabi
A large-scale grounding of its aircrafts directly affects the Mumbai-based carrier’s investment partner, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways
Blue Coat tackles IM vulnerabilities
The advent of instant messaging (IM) has prompted new user alerts for enterprises. Blue Coat Systems is, however, introducing its range of ProxySG appliances to accelerate, control and secure both internet and IM access.
Etihad quashes rumours of Jet Airways divestment
Aviation think tank CAPA had said it believes that Etihad may divest its 24 percent Jet Airways stake by FY2019
Three parties interested in debt-ridden Jet Airways
Grounded debt-ridden Indian airline Jet Airways has received expressions of interest from two financial investors and another global company
Qatar Airways announces Doha to Toronto flights
Qatar Airways expands connectivity with new Doha to Toronto flights
UAE Blue Residency: How new 10-year visa will attract talent, boost construction, aid real estate and support environment
The UAE Blue Residency Visa will be a major boost to construction sector, attract talent and support environmental targets in the country
Qatar Airways resumes flights to Iran
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of flights to Iran following the reopening of airports and airspaces
Bezos’ Blue Origin to resume space launches next week
The company was asked to carry out 21 corrective measures after engine failure in its previous unmanned flight in September last year
Blue Coat acquires antivirus appliance provider Ositis
Blue Coat announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ositis Software, the world’s third-largest provider of antivirus appliances for US$7.1 million.
Blue Elephant is voted best Thai in town
The Blue Elephant restaurant at the Al Bustan Rotana Dubai scooped top honours and this year’s What’s On awards, winning the Favourite Far Eastern Restaurant category 2008.
Qatar Airways announces private jet loyalty membership
Qatar Executive and Qatar Airways Privilege Club form loyalty partnership
Debt-laden Jet Airways lenders plan to sell up to 75% stake
Jet Airways, part-owned by Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways, needs $1.2bn to get back on its feet after a fare war by budget airlines wiped out profits
Blue Coat ‘caches’ in on name change
Blue Coat Systems is using this year’s Gitex as a launchpad for its new name. The company, which was formerly known as CacheFlow, decided to change its brand name to reflect its expansion into the security market.
Qatar Airways launches flights to Lyon, France
Qatar Airways is now flying four times a week from Doha to Lyon
With bidders shortlisted, what’s next for India’s Jet Airways?
SBI Capital, which is overseeing the sale process of Jet Airways, scotched reports about new investors showing interest in acquiring the airline
Blue City gets junked by Moody’s
The Blue City project in Oman has had its bond rating downgraded to junk status by Moody’s Investor Services due to slow sales at the development and a “less favourable economic environment,” according to daily The National.
Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in South Africa’s Airlink
Qatar Airways expands network in Africa after buying share of Airlink
Jet Airways negotiates $300m credit facility
Jet Airways has cancelled numerous flights in the recent weeks, including some operations to Dubai, due to grounding of its aircraft and working capital crunch
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines boost Doha to Manila flights
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines boost Doha and Manila flights
Jet Airways waits for a buyer as rivals muscle in on territory
A boom of budget airlines in the mid-2000s, on top on rising fuel prices and a weakening rupee, kept adding to Jet Airways’ costs in the notoriously price-sensitive market
Qatar Airways announces new First Class cabins
Qatar Airways will introduce new First Class cabins as Group CEO outlines vision
Jet Airways revival: Jalan Kalrock Consortium infuses $42.14mn into Indian airline
Jet Airways will reportedly resume its operations in 2024
Qatar Airways adds caviar to in-flight meal menus
Qatar Airways will serve caviar to passengers on flights to 13 destinations
Blue Order to manage content at RTV Dubai
The Dubai Department of Information has awarded a US$6.4 million contract to Blue Order to implement a digital archive management system for the public radio and television station RTV Dubai.
Etihad Airways announces new flights to Russia, Poland and Oman
Etihad Airways will start flights to Kazan, Krakow and Salalah from the UAE
India’s Jet Airways grounds four planes after failing to pay lessors
Jet Airways has been in talks with Etihad Airways over an injection of cash that would see the Abu-Dhabi-based airline increase its stake.
ATM 2025: Etihad Airways launches corporate travel scheme
Etihad Airways plans upgrade to business travel services with corporate programme
Qatar Airways flight plunges 1,000ft towards sea after Doha take-off
Passenger on Qatar Airways flight reports screaming and sickness as plane seconds away from entering water
State Bank of India to seek more flexibility in finding Jet Airways solution
Etihad Airways is one of the four bidders currently in the fray to acquire stake/additional stake in the carrier
Etihad Airways announces A380 operations to London
In addition to the A380, Etihad Airways will be introducing five smaller A320 aircrafts, as previously announced
Al-Futtaim unveils ‘Blue AI’, a smart lifestyle advisor made in the UAE
The feature will reach more than five million Blue Rewards customers in the first year, the group said
Saudi Arabia sends blue ammonia to Japan in world-first shipment
Japan will receive 40 tons of blue ammonia in the first shipment, said Saudi Aramco
Panasonic demos Blue Ray for crowd
Located in Hall 3, the main attraction on the Panasonic and Al Futtaim Panatech stand this year’s show is its Blue Ray technology products, which are being shown for the first time in the Middle East at Gitex 2005. Blue Ray technology, also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD), is a next-generation optical disc format developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD). The format is likely to become a standard for PC data storage and high-definition movies.
Blue is the colour
The region’s rapid emergence as a hotbed for consumer spending has given birth to numerous customer loyalty schemes across the Middle East. Andrew Mernin meets Dave Battiston, CEO of Air Miles, to discover why the sky’s the limit for the blue plastic currency that’s taking over the world
Qatar Airways announces Doha to Auckland flights
Qatar Airways will reintroduce Doha to Auckland flights from September 2023
A thriving blue economy for the Red Sea
Value of the non-oil marine sector in Saudi Arabia is estimated at $3.5 billion according to a BCG report